Home to the prestigious Queen's University, Belfast is the historic capital of Northern Ireland and a thriving, student friendly city. Here you will find all types of student accommodation in Belfast including student houses, flats and halls.
Home to the prestigious Queen's University, Belfast is the historic capital of Northern Ireland and a thriving, student friendly city. Here you will find all types of student accommodation in Belfast including student houses, flats and halls.
Belfast provides students with all the benefits of a capital city, but without the associated costs and scale that come with a larger UK city. The city is home to around 60,000 students, split between two universities, and it combines a strong academic reputation with a welcoming community, affordable living and easy access to both city living and nature.
There are a few popular student areas in Belfast, including places like the Queen’s Quarter, Stranimilis, Holylands and Malone Road, which allow students to be close to campus, amenities and nightlife. Although the city has the status of a capital city, it is compact enough for navigation to be relatively straightforward, helping students settle in quickly and make the most of everything that the city has to offer.
Belfast is rich in history and culture, and this really helps to shape student life. Attractions like the Titanic Museum, Ulster Museum, St George’s Market and the Cathedral Quarter offer unlimited places to explore and discover. There are also plenty of green spaces where students kind wind down and enjoy nature, such as the Lagan Towpath and Lady Dixon Park. They provide students with a break from busy academic schedules, whilst nearby coastlines offer plenty of opportunities for day trips and sea swims.
Not only is the city known for its history and scenery, but it is also well-known for its lively pub culture, live music venues and regular student nights, making it the perfect place for those who enjoy a mix of busy student life and relaxing days out. The strong transport links in Belfast also make it super easy to explore the rest of Northern Ireland, and beyond.
For students who are looking for affordability, community and a city packed with character, Belfast is a strong contender, and might be the perfect place for you to live and study!
Most students look for shared housing in Belfast from October, although there will be student accommodation available all year round. First year and international students generally start looking in January for halls of residence.
The amount you pay will depend on the type of student accommodation you choose. A shared house in Belfast will cost you £86 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £157 per week, but could cost more depending on what type of room you select.
Accommodation for Students has the widest range of student accommodation currently available in Belfast. This includes halls of residence, house shares, flats and apartments. You can enquire directly to your chosen accommodation or get more support through our live help team. Accommodation for Students has accommodation across the whole city including Holylands and Whitehead.
In Belfast the standard length of contract is 46 weeks. However it is possible to have a longer or shorter agreement than this. Some halls of residence will only offer a 50 or 52 week tenancy agreement for example.
Yes, a selection of the student accommodation listed on Accommodation for Students will offer short term stays. This is most often the case for halls of residence in Belfast. Look out for the properties which have the short term let badge or filter your search by 'letting period'.
This will depend on the type of property you choose. The most anyone can legally charge is 5 weeks rent. Some accommodation in Belfast halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Belfast will be £344.
All landlords and property managers in Belfast are legally required to protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. If you take care of your student accommodation you should have no problem getting your money back. You can check out some further information right here.
Belfast Universities
Belfast is Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University.
